Federal regulations that govern commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in interstate commerce.
Purpose and Overview of FMCSRs: Understanding the history, purpose, and application of FMCSRs in the transportation industry.
Jurisdiction and Applicability: Determining which carriers, drivers, and vehicles are subject to FMCSRs and which regulations apply.
Safety Management Systems: Developing and implementing safety management programs that meet FMCSA requirements.
Hours of Service Regulations: Understanding the rules regarding driving, rest, and duty periods for commercial drivers and the recording requirements.
Drug and Alcohol Testing: Understanding the requirements for drug and alcohol testing in the transportation industry, including pre-employment, post-accident, and random testing.
Driver Qualification and Licensing: Understanding the requirements for commercial driver's licenses, medical qualifications, and driver training.
Vehicle Safety Requirements: Understanding the safety standards for commercial vehicles, including inspections, repairs, and maintenance.
Hazardous Materials Regulations: Understanding the safety requirements for transporting hazardous materials, including proper labeling, placarding, and packaging.
Electronic Logging Devices: Understanding the requirements for electronic logging devices and how they are used to track compliance with hours of service regulations.
Insurance and Financial Responsibility: Understanding the insurance and financial requirements for carriers operating in the transportation industry.
Compliance Investigations and Enforcement: Understanding the FMCSA's approach to compliance investigations and enforcement actions, including penalties and sanctions.
Recordkeeping and Documentation: Understanding the requirements for maintaining accurate records and documentation to demonstrate compliance with FMCSRs.
Emergency Planning and Response: Developing emergency plans and procedures to respond to accidents, spills, and other incidents.
Training and Education: Providing training and education to drivers, employees, and management on FMCSRs and the importance of compliance with transportation safety regulations.
General: These rules cover the definition of terms, applicability, and requirements for safety management systems.
Driving and Hours of Service: These rules restrict how long a CMV driver can operate the vehicle and require rest and meal periods, log bookkeeping, and electronic logging devices.
Parts and Accessories: These rules cover equipment requirements such as brakes, tires, lights, and horns which are vital to ensure the safety of the driver and others on the road.
Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance: These rules outline preventive maintenance schedules, safety-related repairs, and record-keeping requirements for CMVs.
Hazardous Materials: These rules cover the transportation of hazardous materials, including packaging, labeling, and placarding of trailers and vehicles.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL): These rules outline the qualifications for obtaining a CDL, including medical standards, educational and training requirements, and disqualification criteria for drivers.
Financial Responsibility: These rules require motor carriers to have insurance coverage that covers liability and cargo losses.
Transportation of Passengers: These rules cover the transportation of people, including requirements for vehicle equipment, maintenance, record-keeping, and qualifications for drivers.